Ansible Plugins: Create Custom Filter Plugins in Python
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through creating custom Ansible filter plugins to supercharge your playbooks.
We’ll cover essential topics like Ansible plugin development, writing custom Ansible plugins in Python, and using lookup plugins to handle complex data in your automation workflows. This video is designed for both beginners and advanced users who want to take their Ansible skills to the next level.
Filter plugins allow you to process data within playbooks dynamically, making them invaluable for managing complex environments. You'll learn how to extend Ansible’s functionality with custom filter plugins that make your automation more powerful, flexible, and scalable.
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Key Topics:
Developing Ansible Plugins: Learn the structure and requirements for creating Ansible plugins.
Custom Filter Plugins in Ansible: Step-by-step instructions for building and implementing filter plugins.
Ansible Lookup Plugins: Understand lookup plugins and use them to bring dynamic data into playbooks.
Python and OOP in Ansible: Explore how Python Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) techniques enhance your plugin development.
Automation Mastery: Automate with confidence and efficiency, transforming your workflow using the power of Ansible.
Whether you're developing custom Ansible plugins for filtering, lookups, or extending functionality, this guide will be invaluable. We’ll also discuss Python best practices, including OOP principles that apply directly to Ansible plugin development.
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00:00 Introduction
00:29 What are Filter Plugins?
00:39 Why Use Filter Plugins?
00:49 Directory structure for filter plugins
02:02 Filter Plugins Class & Functions
03:09 Create playbook to call custom filter plugins
05:33 Test Playbook with filter plugins
06:40 Different Use Cases for Filter Plugins
06:55 Best Practices for Writing Filter Plugins
07:40 Conclusion and Other References
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